English

In order for your child to meet the Reading and Writing demands of the New Zealand Curriculum we have provided some information that may assist you to help your child at home . . . .

Spelling

Below we have included our schools essential spelling lists.  It is expected that by the end of Year 6 children will be able to spell all of these words in their writing.

Toko School Essential Words for Spelling and Writing

Alphabet  / Blends

Below we have included an Alphabet / Blend Key Ring that you could make for your child.  Just print off, laminate, cut up and attach to a key ring.  You can then use these resources: to help your child learn the alphabet letters and their sounds e.g. a is for apple aaa, b is for butterfly bbb. to help your child learn the sounds of each blend. We hope you have fun learning together.

Blends Chart

Basic Sight Words

Below we have included basic sight words that children should be learning in their first 3 years at school.  They are learnt in the following order:  red, yellow, blue, green, orange, light blue, purple, gold.  Just print off, laminate, cut up and attach to a key ring.  You can use this resource to assist your child to recall basic sight words quickly.  Talk to your child’s classroom teacher about which colour they should be learning.

Blue Sight Words Green Sight Words Light Blue Sight Words Orange a Sight Words Orange b Sight Words Red Sight Words Yellow Sight Words

Hand Writing

In primary schools, the aim of teaching handwriting is to teach each child to write legibly, fluently, without strain, and with sufficient speed for all practical purposes. The main stages in teaching handwriting at primary school generally are:

• Teaching grip, letter shapes and movements,
• Increasing speed and endurance without loss of quality.

Writing